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Read MoreThere is a Covid-19 outbreak among gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, and it is believed that the primates contracted the virus from a vaccinated staff member with the animal care team. The zoo issued a release…
Recently, a police officer discovered a bedraggled, old dog wandering in Richardson, Texas. The officer picked up the stray pooch and got him to the Richardson Animal Shelter where staff went to work to…
A doctor, convicted of multiple counts of felony torture of an animal, will be sentenced next week in Dearborn County, Indiana. 58-year-old Joseph Stubbers III was convicted of the animal cruelty charges in July; the…
The following is an editorial written by Penny Eims many years ago. If I close my eyes, will it go away? Gassing chamber use in parts of the United States to kill cats and dogs…
Erik Cowie, one of the zookeepers from the Netflix documentary series, Tiger King, was found dead in an apartment late last week. First reported by TMZ, law enforcement in New York City confirmed that the…
On September 4, people exploring caves in Indiana’s Dewey Hickman Nature Preserve, made a shocking discovery. Deep in the pit of a 30-foot cave was an emaciated dog. The dog, dubbed Dewey, was rescued thanks…
Dogs
Read MoreDevore, California – A petite shepherd mix is being held at the Devore Shelter in San Bernardino County. The two-year-old dog, Rexie, has been at the facility since February 26 and in the time that…
Cats
Read MoreNationwide – Right now, several pets belonging to deployed U.S. military members urgently need temporary homes through the Dogs on Deployment Hero Pet Boarding Network. When service members are called away for deployment, training, or other…
WILDLIFE
Read MoreOlympia, Washington – A long-time poacher, who illegally killed wildlife for years, has been sentenced to prison. According to sources, 77-year-old Ronald Livermore was sentenced to 43.5 months in prison after pleading guilty to seven…
ANIMAL CRUELTY
Read MoreSilsbee, Texas – Joshua Nolen, 29, was arrested this month for allegedly using his personal pistol with a silencer, to “euthanize” shelter dogs at the Silsbee Animal Control. Nolen was an animal control officer when…
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NATIONAL ANIMAL NEWS
Read MoreFlorida – Florida has officially launched its first statewide animal abuser database, marking a major step forward in protecting animals and holding offenders accountable. The searchable database, now live on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…
Union County, FL – A starved and clearly ailing dog is getting a second chance after being rescued from the side of a road in Union County. According to Florida Urgent Rescue Inc., Brianna, a Union…
Los Angeles, CA – Over the weekend, the Los Angeles Zoo announced the death of an Asian elephant named Jewel. According to the zoo, the 61-year-old elephant was humanely euthanized because of “declining health.” In…
Amherst, VA – A lovely dog named Dixie was surrendered to a Virginia animal shelter at 11 years of age. The Humane Society of Amherst County said that they were heartbroken that a senior dog…
Lancaster County, PA – This week, nearly two dozen dogs were seized from a breeder’s property in Gap. According to the Pennsylvania SPCA, their Humane Law Enforcement team responded after receiving a tip from the…
